Most people couldn't get a job in a week. It'd take them months, sometimes even years if they had a high paying job that is hard to come by. This may be less ap

Most people couldn't get a job in a week. It'd take them months, sometimes even years if they had a high paying job that is hard to come by. This may be less applicable in our field, but it's a real issue for many workers in other fields. To do what you suggest you'd also need to have some savings, unless your startup is already earning you the equivalent of your regular salary. Most people have debts, not savings. It can be done of course, but there is definitely an element of risk involved unless you have some form of safety net.